By Rodney Bates
As finals are being played out, the club has reflected on what a successful season it has been overall. Not only did four of the five weekend and midweek pennant teams qualify for finals, two earned promotion to higher divisions, and the Division 1 side earned a semi-final berth after results went their way in the last round. Along with constructing the new synthetic green, and refurbishing the grass surface, the club is set up for an even better season in the next year.
Weekend Pennant
The formula for the Division 1 side was simple: win the game against Montmorency with at least two rinks up, and rely on the competition for the last finals spot not winning more than two rinks. The first part was under their control, and a three-rink win gave Yarra Glen the chance to qualify, winning 93/68. M. O’Brien 32/19; G. Senior 18/14; Beau Simmons 17/26; Ben Simmons 26/9. With other results, the side qualified in fourth spot, and will play at Essendon next Saturday in the knockout semi-final.
After winning through to the section final last week, Division 4, Yarra Glen once again met up with Mitcham. Playing at the neutral venue on Lilydale’s synthetic greens, Mitcham proved too strong with the result 65/82. R. Bates 9/21; M. Ramage 20/26; S. Smith 21/13; R. Thurkle 15/22. Regardless of the result, the side has won promotion to Division 3 for next season.
Midweek Pennant
Side 2 in Division 5 played Lilydale away and won through to next week’s section final 83/35. The win also earned the side promotion to Division 4 next season. D. Milner 27/9; G. Rowe 28/13; J. Senior 28/13. We will play the final at Ringwood Bowls club next Tuesday.
